For information and resources for your congregation, go to:  https://www.elca.org/gwoh

This service, planned by the office of the bishop and hosted at Good Shepherd, Tampa, will be an opportunity to pray and remember the lives impacted by the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, as well as include prayers for the victims and those affected by Hurricane Dorian.  An offering will be collected to benefit disaster response in the Bahamas.

State Clergy Convening - Supported by the Florida Council of Churches https://floridachurches.org/state-clergy-convening-2019/ For pastors across the state, includes a free night at the Florida Mall, to learn about key issues coming up in the Florida legislature. Sept. 12-13

The Assembly of the ELCA Latino Ministries will take place from 19 to 21 September 2019 in Tampa, Florida. More information coming soon. Save the date now! For more information: Amlatinos.Elca@Gmail.Com

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Treasurers/Financial Assistants Gathering Treasurers from all over the Synod will gather on Saturdays in September and October at 6 locations around the Synod. September 21st – Hope, The Villages September 28th – St Paul – Sarasota October 5th – The Synod House – Tampa October 12th – Mision Luterana Sagrado Corazon – Miami October 19th – Spirit of Joy – Orlando October 26th – Messiah – Panama City This gathering will take place from 8:30-12:30 to network, review current Best Practices, learn, share and connect. Please contact Michele Hilton at micheleh@fbsynod.org if you plan to attend

Sept 26-29, 2019 Motel: $80 + $25 each additional night; Cabin $65 + $25 each additional night; Prices increase $25 one month prior Come to rest, re-energize, and reconnect with God and His action in our lives! Thursday evening we will gather for a time of networking and hospitality. Friday two all day intensive care courses. (Church Safety & Home Grown Faith). Saturday and Sunday we will offer workshops geared to equip you in your ministry to children and youth. Register for just one day or for all four! To register, visit FBSynod.com/youth. For questions please contact Sue Mendenall at (727) 415-9887.

Treasurers/Financial Assistants Gathering Treasurers from all over the Synod will gather on Saturdays in September and October at 6 locations around the Synod. September 21st – Hope, The Villages September 28th – St Paul – Sarasota October 5th – The Synod House – Tampa October 12th – Mision Luterana Sagrado Corazon – Miami October 19th – Spirit of Joy – Orlando October 26th – Messiah – Panama City This gathering will take place from 8:30-12:30 to network, review current Best Practices, learn, share and connect. Please contact Michele Hilton at micheleh@fbsynod.org if you plan to attend